With just 85 days to go before we sail on the Royal Princess I have started to double-check the documentation and ensuring that all arrangements and notifications are in place. This trip has increased elements of complexity with pre-cruise flights and hotel stay in Copenhagen, a post-cruise stay in New York and flights back to Sydney to be co-ordinated.

All bookings have been confirmed and paid for with just one minor element to be sorted out. For the first time we will be sailing as Shareholders with the associated additional On-Board-Credits.